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Industry The Retention Crisis: Why Carriers Are Losing Drivers and How to Fix It
High turnover rates continue to drain industry productivity, but fleets that prioritize respect and compensation are seeing results.
Love’s Travel Stops Pays Over $2.3 Million to 140 Drivers for Safety Excellence
A fleet of 1,600 fuel‑delivery trucks earned a record‑breaking bonus payout as Love’s and its subsidiary Gemini Motor Transport reward drivers who maintained accident‑free, ticket‑…
Industry J.B. Hunt Driver Earns Goodyear Highway Hero Title for Life-Saving Rescue
Andrew Waits turned his tractor-trailer into a shield on a busy highway, preventing tragedy and earning top industry hon…
Industry Why Bigger Isn't Better for Electric Truck Batteries
Industry experts are warning fleets to stop over-spec'ing electric vehicle batteries, suggesting that duty-cycle analysi…
Industry ATRI Opens 15th Annual Cost Survey, Deadline Set for April 28
The American Transportation Research Institute seeks confidential operational data from fleets and owner-operators to be…
Industry Public Distrust of Autonomous Tech Hits Record High as Safety Concerns Mount
A new AAA report highlights a sharp decline in confidence regarding self-driving vehicles, fueling industry-wide calls for stricter oversight and clearer labeling of driver-assist systems.
New York, Oklahoma Push Back on Ticket Quotas
Legislation in the two states aims to end revenue‑driven traffic fines, protect officers, and safeguard drivers.…
Industry Secure Loads Keep Drivers on the Road and Out of Trouble
FMCSA rules, safety and bottom‑line reasons make proper cargo securement a daily priority for CDL‑A drivers, owner‑opera…
Industry Female Representation in Trucking Climbs Past 17 Percent as Carriers Expand Training
Data from the Women in Trucking Association reveals a dramatic rise in female drivers and technicians over the last two …
Industry Rest Areas and Legal Parking: How Drivers Can Take a Break Without Violating FMCSA Rules
FMCSA guidance released Sept. 10, 2026 clears up where CDL‑A drivers, owner‑operators and OTR truckers can legally park for mandatory rest, helping fleets stay compliant while keeping trucks on the road.
Maritime Surge Threatens Port Gridlock and Shifts Freight Flow for Truckers
A massive wave of new container ship deliveries is hitting ports, setting up a brutal test for intermodal freight corridors and truck driver jobs across the United States.…
Industry Severe Snowstorm Paralyzes Pacific Northwest Freight as Drivers Blame ODOT Response
A sudden winter storm trapped commercial haulers and commuters across the Portland-Vancouver region, with state transpor…
Industry Bridging the Gap: How Truckers and Dispatchers Can Fix Communication Breakdowns
Clear channels between the cab and the desk keep freight moving, prevent costly delays, and protect drivers on the road.…
Industry Is Dynamic Pricing the Next Big Shift for LTL Carriers?
The less-than-truckload sector weighs real-time rate adjustments as fleets battle tight margins and volatile market swin…
Industry ZF Driver Assistance Platform Arrives on Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks
Paccar integrates ZF's OnTraX Lane Keeping Assist system, offering automated corrective steering for trucks traveling over 40 mph to enhance safety for CDL-A drivers and owner-operators.
Carriers Deploy New Retention Tactics to Stop the Bleeding in OTR Fleets
High turnover rates force motor carriers to rethink pay, sleeper amenities, and scheduling flexibility to keep experienced CDL-A drivers behind the wheel.…
Industry Uber Freight Expands Anti‑Trafficking Training for Drivers
Uber Freight and Truckers Against Trafficking roll out free education for shippers and carriers, aiming to turn the truc…
Industry California Delays Mandatory Electric Truck Purchases for Fleets
CARB updates to the Advanced Clean Fleets rule give carriers more time to transition, citing infrastructure gaps and lim…
Industry Missouri Pours $5.9 Million Into CDL Training to Fuel Driver Pipeline
State economic development funds target commercial driver license programs to ease chronic driver shortages and bring ne…
